the additions of Malkin and Morrow should make Glass and Adams expendable. Also the first two lines are set as is. Morrow is toughness and goal scoring combination we haven't had in a while. He's perfect to be Sutter's wing and give us four lines capable of putting the puck in the net instead of just two.

the additions of Malkin and Morrow should make Glass and Adams expendable. Also the first two lines are set as is. Morrow is toughness and goal scoring combination we haven't had in a while. He's perfect to be Sutter's wing and give us four lines capable of putting the puck in the net instead of just two.

what exactly is the role of the fourth line, and is it different in the playoffs?

to me it always seemed that they were supposed to go out there and:1) try not to get scored on2) try to score3) since scoring is unlikely, try to wear out the other team by cycling and hitting

Our 4th line when we won the championship was a mishmash of Adams, Satan, Sykora, Dupuis, Malkin, Crosby, and Staal, especially after Gonchar was hurt and we played 7 defensemen. I seem to remember it was usually Satan and Adams (with Dupuis scratched) and Crosby or Malkin doubling shifting when weaker opposition was on the ice, and Staal out there with them to take on a more defensive look.

If thats the case you'd want a mixture of a little bit of skill and defensive responsibility.

the additions of Malkin and Morrow should make Glass and Adams expendable. Also the first two lines are set as is. Morrow is toughness and goal scoring combination we haven't had in a while. He's perfect to be Sutter's wing and give us four lines capable of putting the puck in the net instead of just two.

the additions of Malkin and Morrow should make Glass and Adams expendable. Also the first two lines are set as is. Morrow is toughness and goal scoring combination we haven't had in a while. He's perfect to be Sutter's wing and give us four lines capable of putting the puck in the net instead of just two.

Yeah, sadly if it comes down to which player that doesn't provide special teams help, i'm taking Kennedy over Vitale. It hurts to say that...and I qualify it by saying it shouldnt be so and that Vitale should be pking.